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CS-C3250 - Data Science Project, Lecture, 2.9.2024-28.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, you can work as a data scientist in a team. You understand the structure and technical and non-technical challenges of data science projects. Furthermore, you learn to apply data analysis tools in a real-world data analysis project. Finally, you learn to document your project work and its outcomes, and to present its results and conclusions thereof both in writing and verbally.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jorma Laaksonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course consists of a data science project which is done in a small group under supervision of a data science expert from industry or academia. The activities include project management, requirement specification, design, coding, data collection and curating, experimenting, documenting, and presenting.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Project work, its documentation and presentation, peer opinions, active participation in teaching.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, supervised group meetings, group and individual work, excursions to companies, final presentations.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Online books and other materials.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    1 No Poverty

    2 Zero Hunger

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

    Registration:

    The course is primarily for the students of the Data Science major in Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology. Other B.Sc. students can be accepted depending on the circumstances.

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